Find activities for children and young people
See also, activity listings in the children, young people and families section of Livewell Southend.
Find support groups and services for parent carers
Activities supported by Short Breaks Main Access Grant funding
Ofsted registered holiday clubs
Check availability and session details with event organisers before attending.
Come along to a SEND surgery for friendly advice and information
Find co-production and engagement opportunities
Mum's guide to Southend also has details of activities and attractions for families running in and around Southend.
Discounts and grants:
Carers can apply for a Carers Card which provides a range of benefits including discounted access to a range of activities. This is a national scheme. Find out about Carers Card UK.
The Southend Advantage Card offers reduced prices on a range of activities.
A CEA Card is available for people aged 5 years and over who need to be accompanied in cinemas because of their disability. It enables the cardholder to be accompanied by someone, free of charge, when they buy a ticket to visit a particpating cinema with a carer.
Family Fund provide grants for days out and family breaks (subject to eligibility criteria).
Holiday activities and food programme (HAF)
HAF is a free and exciting holiday programme for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who are eligible for benefit related free school meals.
The programme runs over the Easter, Summer, and Christmas school holidays and is funded by the Department for Education (DfE). Find out about the HAF programme.